Ambreen KHURAM
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Concerned Youth Care Worker experienced in working with children and youth ranging from early childhood through teenagers. Adept at completing home inspections and guaranteeing adolescents are safe and well taken care of. Coping with crisis situations and empathizing with juveniles from different backgrounds. Talented in developing and implementing core plans to meet individualized needs of children and young adults.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
Winnipeg School Division
09.2020 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Supervised students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Youth Care Worker
Marymound
06.2015 - Current
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Utilized system model to teach youth life skills in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Evaluated needs of youth and outlined measures to address.
- Assisted in proper evacuation of youth during emergency situations such as inclement weather.
- Attended Handle With Care trainings to enhance staff and youth safety during physical intervention.
- Attended treatment team meetings to discuss youth's mental and behavioral progress.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
Youth Care Worker
Mcdonal Youth Services
01.2018 - 09.2022
- Assisted youth with obtaining resources such as food, clothing and shelter.
- Completed clear and concise documentation of youth behavior and actions.
- Utilized system model to teach youth life skills in accordance with individualized treatment plans.
- Aided with crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and offering peer counseling.
- Attended Handle With Care trainings to enhance staff and youth safety during physical intervention.
- Assisted in proper evacuation of youth during emergency situations such as inclement weather.
- Attended treatment team meetings to discuss youth's mental and behavioral progress.
- Liaised with parents of youth and community leaders to organize youth empowerment programs and activities.
- Substituted in absence of teachers during school hours.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
Teacher
Gulf International School
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
Teacher
Saint Francis High School
04.2004 - 12.2007
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Skills
- Post-Trip Inspections
- Youth Supervision
- Crisis Situations
- Records Maintenance
- Best Practices and Standards
- Admission Procedures
- Treatment Options
- Rapport Development
- Shelter Arrangements
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Prepare Reports
- Youth Interviewing
- Activity Implementation
- Enrichment Activities
- Facility Patrolling
- Community Involvement
- Safety Protocols
- Site Visits
- Abuse Identification
- Human Relations
- Assessment Skills
- Living Skills Assistance
- Case History Compilation
- Assess Students
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Community Services Coordination
- Behavior Management
- Staff Meetings
- Recommend Care
- Fine Motor Skills
- Maintain Case Files
- Workshop Facilitation
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Emotional Support
- Dedicated Support
- Warning Signs Identification
- Community Health Center Credentialing
- Therapeutic Services
- Action Plan Development
- Dietary Needs
- Program Operations
- Life Skills Instruction
- Phone Inquiries
- Supervise Workers
- Policy Development
- Mental Health Support
- Relocation Protocols
- Youth Advocacy
- Group and Individual Sessions
- Customer Satisfaction
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Medication Administration
- Medication Prescribing
Certification
- Food and Handling 2015
- Childcare Assistant 2015
- CPR First aid 2022
- Core competency 802 and 802 trainings 2016
- Assist
- Resiliency 2015
- FASD 2017
- NVCI 2023
- Substance use 2019
- SEY core training 2019
- Mental health 2016
- Harm Reduction 2023
- Indigenous knowledge 2023
- Fire fighter 2015
Food and handling
how to handle food and taking care of any food and allergy related to food to clients. And how to handle food and cooking and cleaning of supplies.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Educational Assistant
Winnipeg School Division
09.2020 - Current
Youth Care Worker
Mcdonal Youth Services
01.2018 - 09.2022
Youth Care Worker
Marymound
06.2015 - Current
Teacher
Gulf International School
01.2009 - 06.2010
Teacher
Saint Francis High School
04.2004 - 12.2007
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